The Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles became the latest teams to clinch a spot in the 2024 NFL Playoffs with victories in Week 14. It further solidifies two spots in the NFL playoff picture right now. Now it’s time to look at who is next with NFL playoff clinching scenarios for Week 15.
Four NFL teams have currently clinched a spot in the playoffs, leaving 10 spots remaining. After seeing two teams clinch in Week 13 and two teams clinch in Week 14, the upcoming NFL schedule gives five teams a shot to secure their spot in the NFL playoffs.
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Let’s dive into the current NFL playoff picture followed by the NFL playoff clinching scenarios this week for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings. Plus, a clinching scenario for the Eagles.
NFL playoff picture 2024
Here is the NFL playoff picture entering Week 15 ahead of a Thursday Night Football matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions.
AFC
- Kansas City Chiefs* – 12-1
- Buffalo Bills* – 10-4
- Pittsburgh Steelers – 10-4
- Houston Texans – 8-5
- Baltimore Ravens – 8-5 (WC)
- Los Angeles Chargers – 8-5 (WC)
- Denver Broncos – 8-5 (WC)
NFC
- Detroit Lions – 12-1
- Philadelphia Eagles – 11-2
- Seattle Seahawks – 8-5
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 7-6
- Minnesota Vikings – 11-2 (WC)
- Green Bay Packers – 9-4 (WC)
- Washington Commanders – 8-5 (WC)
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Who has clinched the NFL playoffs in 2024?
The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles have clinched playoff spots. The Chiefs and Bills clinched their divisions, guaranteeing home-field advantage in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs.
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NFL teams eliminated from playoffs
- New York Giants
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- New England Patriots
- Tennessee Titans
- Cleveland Browns
- New York Jets
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NFL playoff elimination scenarios Week 15
- Carolina Panthers
- Carolina Panthers loss vs Dallas Cowboys
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers win @ Los Angeles Rams
- Atlanta Falcons win @ Las Vegas Raiders
- Dallas Cowboys
- Dallas Cowboys loss vs Carolina Panthers + Washington Commanders win/tie @ Saints
- Dallas Cowboys tie + Washington Commanders win @ Saints
- Chicago Bears
- Chicago Bears loss @ Minnesota Vikings
- Washington Commanders win
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Cincinnati Bengals loss @ Tennessee Titans + Denver Broncos win/tie vs Indianapolis Colts
- Cincinnati Bengals tie + Baltimore Ravens win/tie @ New York Giants + Los Angeles Chargers win/tie vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers + Denver Broncos win
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NFL Playoff matchups right now
AFC
- (7) Denver Broncos vs (2) Buffalo Bills
- (6) Los Angeles Chargers vs (3) Pittsburgh Steelers
- (5) Baltimore Ravens vs (4) Houston Texans
- BYE: (1) Kansas City Chiefs
NFC
- (7) Washington Commanders vs (2) Philadelphia Eagles
- (6) Green Bay Packers) vs (3) Seattle Seahawks
- (5) Minnesota Vikings vs (4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- BYE: (1) Detroit Lions
NFL playoff clinching scenarios Week 15
- Philadelphia Eagles – NFC East – vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Philadelphia Eagles win + Washington Commanders loss/tie @ New Orleans Saints)
- Philadelphia Eagles tie + Washington Commanders loss
- Houston Texans – AFC South – vs Miami Dolphins
- Houston Texans win + Indianapolis Colts loss @ Denver Broncos)
- Pittsburgh Steelers – playoff berth – at Philadelphia Eagles
- Pittsburgh Steelers win or tie
- Indianapolis Colts loss or tie + Miami Dolphins loss/tie @ Houston Texans
- Minnesota Vikings – playoff berth – vs Chicago Bears
- Minnesota Vikings win or tie vs Chicago Bears
- Seattle Seahawks loss or tie vs Green Bay Packers
- Los Angeles Rams loss or tie @ San Francisco 49ers
- Green Bay Packers – playoff berth – at Seattle Seahawks
- Green Bay Packers win + 49ers/Rams tie + Atlanta Falcons loss/tie @ Las Vegas Raiders
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NFL playoff hunt right now
AFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Win % | Tiebreaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiefs | 12-1 | .923 | N/A |
| 2 | Bills | 10-3 | .769 | Strength of Victory |
| 3 | Steelers | 10-3 | .769 | ^ |
| 4 | Texans | 8-5 | .615 | N/A |
| 5* | Ravens | 8-5 | .615 | BAL beat LAC |
| 6* | Chargers | 8-5 | .615 | LAC beat DEN |
| 7* | Broncos | 8-5 | .615 | ^ |
| Hunt | Colts | 6-7 | .462 | IND beat MIA |
| Hunt | Dolphins | 6-7 | .462 | N/A |
| Hunt | Bengals | 5-8 | .385 | N/A |
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NFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Win % | Tiebreaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lions | 12-1 | .923 | N/A |
| 2 | Eagles | 11-2 | .846 | N/A |
| 3 | Seahawks | 8-5 | .615 | N/A |
| 4 | Buccaneers | 7-6 | .538 | N/A |
| 5* | Vikings | 11-2 | .846 | N/A |
| 6* | Packers | 9-4 | .692 | N/A |
| 7* | Commanders | 8-5 | .615 | N/A |
| Hunt | Rams | 7-6 | .538 | N/A |
| Hunt | Falcons | 6-7 | .462 | Win % vs NFC teams |
| Hunt | Cardinals | 6-7 | .462 | ARZ beat SF |
| Hunt | 49ers | 6-7 | .462 | ^ |
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How can the Vikings clinch a playoff spot in Week 15?
The Minnesota Vikings can clinch a playoff spot in Week 15 by winning or tying vs the Chicago Bears OR they can clinch a playoff spot with a Seattle Seahawks loss to the Packers or a Los Angeles Rams loss to the 49ers.
How can the Steelers clinch a playoff spot?
The Pittsburgh Steelers can clinch a playoff spot with a win this week over the Philadelphia Eagles or with losses by the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins.
Who can clinch a playof spot this week NFL?
The Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans can clinch playoff spots this week.